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Azerbaijan's worrying human rights record analysed at Council of Europe

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe published a note on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan. The situation of journalists remains worrying. Rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly remain problematic and are restricted by legislative measures. 02 May 2012 »

Image: Azerbaijani journalist Idrak Abbasov assaulted in Baku on 18-04-2012. 
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Azerbaijani journalist brutally attacked

In Azerbaijan five independent reporters, including award-winning journalist Idrak Abbasov, were brutally assaulted just weeks before the Eurovision Song Contest. 29 Apr 2012 »

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Running scared: Azerbaijan's silenced voices

The current state of freedom of expression in Azerbaijan is alarming, as the cycle of violence against journalists and impunity for their attackers continues; journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders and political and civic activists face increasing pressure, harassment and interference from the authorities. 26 Mar 2012 »

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Illegitimate restrictions on human rights defenders’ legitimate work

Human rights defenders work to promote and protect rights of all – their work should be promoted and they should to enjoy protection in their work. However, throughout the world, they face harsh repression and often work in an unfavourable environment. 20 Mar 2012 »

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Arbitrary detention still used as a tool to repress critical voices

Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus have to rehabilitate all persons arbitrarily detained and to review and address systemic factors within their legal systems and State apparatus’ which underlie this human rights abuse; States need to stop using arbitrary detention as a repression tool. 20 Mar 2012 »

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